Writers’ Guild Awards nominees

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain is pleased to announce the shortlist for its annual awards, to be presented on Monday 18 January 2016 at RIBA, central London, by comedian, actress and writer Susan Calman.

High-profile writers from the worlds of TV, film, theatre, radio, books, poetry and videogames have been regulars at this annual, red-carpet event through its 50-year history.

The Writers’ Guild Awards, which launched in 1961, also give professional writers from across Great Britain the opportunity to honour their peers, and celebrate the importance of writing to the creative industries, both nationally and abroad.

A special award for outstanding contribution to writing is presented every year.